Cemetery Grounds
Company: Foundation Partners Group
Role summary
Cemetery Grounds is a role at Foundation Partners Group in Lexington, South Carolina, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-08. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Cemetery Grounds
- Company
- Foundation Partners Group
- Location
- Lexington, South Carolina, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Trades & Construction
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-08-08
Job description
The Cemetery Grounds assists with maintenance and care for grounds equipment.
Overview & Responsibilities:
Cuts grass, maintains lawn, trims around trees, walkways, and memorial markers, lays sod, moves, and removes flowers to and from chapel and graveside
Clears debris and maintains drives and walkways in a safe condition, snow removal depending on the location
Prepares minor repairs to grave markers
Erects tents, canopies and arranges chairs for graveside ceremony
Prepares crypts for entombments
Installs grave markers, bronze memorials, crypt faces, etc.
Maintains and repairs existing markers and other cemetery features
Assists with setup for openings and closings for interments, entombments, and inurnments
Operates backhoe to dig graves without damage to surrounding vaults, markers, or monuments as needed
Operates equipment safely and carefully to avoid damage to cemetery property
Maintains, services, cleans, and properly stores equipment
Preforms general maintenance of facilities and vehicles
Cleans and maintains facility to include performing minor repairs, painting, etc.
Arranges chapel for services
Washes and cleans all funeral home vehicles as-needed
Assists in loading and unloading caskets, moving and installing vaults
Observes safety rules and ensure compliance with the operating procedures of corporate, federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA regulations and safety and environmental guidelines
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements & Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
One year of relevant experience is preferred
Availability to work overtime and long hours as needed
Capability to perform various duties such as watering, cutting, weeding, trimming, etc.
Valid state-issued driver's license with a clear driving record